John Joseph Moakley: “Actually, the gentleman is partially correct. I had a conversation with the chairman and I said, ``What have we got to…”

Unfortunately, Madam Speaker, something happened last night in conference that will force me to oppose this rule and oppose it very strongly. Despite the fact that many people in the Northeast are currently facing what promises to be the…

Mr. Speaker, this bill has come to the floor through such a convoluted, twisted process I am surprised that it is here at all. Mr. Speaker, this all started 2 months ago when an amendment to lift the American embargo on food and medicine…

Mr. Speaker, this rule was only reported out of the Committee on Rules less than 3 hours ago. But because my Republican colleagues just enacted martial law, we are considering this rule the same day it was reported, without the typical…

Mr. Speaker, the bill for which this rule provides consideration addresses some very valid security concerns in Cuba. However, Mr. Speaker, I think they could be addressed in a better way. I believe the best way to engage Cuba is first to…